环境al 保护 and Society

The 环境al 保护 and Society major is a good choice for those who like 环境 and working with people. You'll get to help protect 环境 while educating others and getting them excited about nature as well. This major addresses scientific environmental concerns while also focusing on the social and human elements of ecosystem management. In a sense, it is a blend of life sciences and social sciences. You'll graduate with a sense of stewardship and land-使用 ethics, prepared to take an active role in finding new and better ways to conserve, 使用, and sustain the world's vital natural resources and places. 

The major is very interdisciplinary, pulling class options from across several disciplines, 包括, 但不限于:生物学, 通信, 经济学, 教育, 环境科学, Fish and 野生动物保护, 林业, 地理空间分析, Hospitality and 旅游 管理, 政治科学, 和社会学. The major is built primarily through restricted electives in these areas, giving students a lot of flexibility to tailor it to their goals and interests.

主要的选项

• 娱乐 and 旅游 管理
• 环境al 教育 and Outreach
• Leadership and 可持续性

娱乐 and 旅游 管理

Learn how to manage and sustain vibrant and cherished outdoor spaces, that people can enjoy and learn from, but also be maintain for society to enjoy for generations to come.

环境al 教育 and Outreach

Help get the general public and the next generation excited about nature, 环境, 可持续性, and instill a passion and commitment for conservation and 可持续性 through education and outreach.

Leadership and 可持续性

Help to lead change from the top through advocacy, 政策写, 游说, and strategy development for federal, 状态, and local government agencies, as well as private and non-profit consulting firms.

职业选择

• 环境al educator/conservation education specialist
• 自然营经理
• Nature guide/tourism operator
• 公园管理员
• 公共事务专员
• 政策顾问
• 非盈利的顾问